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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.66, 995.98 and 441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.66, 995.98 and 441.94 is: 609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.66 : 995.98 = 441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.66/995.98 = 441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.66x = 995.98 × 441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.66x = 440,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,158.42/721.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.93

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